News Break - Clock stops on "24"

After 8 seasons, FOX is taking the batteries out of the ticking clock on "24" (Mon., 9:00). The network announced Friday that the action-packed real-time show starring Kiefer Sutherland as anti-terrorism agent Jack Bauer will come to an end on May 14, the show's season finale. Sutherland said in a statement that he was looking forward to creating a film version of "24". (Here's hoping they can come up with a fresher plot than this season). The show won an Emmy for outstanding drama series and for Sutherland as lead drama actor in 2006.

Premiering in November 2001, at the height of American fears of more terrorist attacks, “24” used an innovative real-time, split-screen format to tell interwoven storylines. Each episode covers one hour of the season’s 24-hour story arc. By the end of this season, “24” will have presented 194 episodes, making it one of television’s longest-running action shows.

News Break - No more "Trauma"

NBC has decided not to order any more episodes of the freshman medical drama “Trauma.” This was one of my favorite new shows of the fall season, and as usual, NBC comes along and kills a great show. Single tear falling. Thanks, network heads, for once again choosing money over quality TV.

The rest of its original 13-episode order will continue to air on Monday nights, but network officials did not say what would replace “Trauma.” (Look for a silly reality show to take it's place).